Re-paint or Wrap Your Car

Re-paint or Wrap Your Car?

Thinking about changing the appearance of your car? You have two options. You can either repaint your car or get a car wrap. Vehicle wraps have been around for a long time. In the past, they were mostly used for advertising by businesses. Fortunately, that’s not the case anymore. Car wraps are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s not hard to find a shop that offers car wraps.

What is better for your car, painting or wrapping? Both options have some advantages and some drawbacks. In this article, we will go over the most important differences between car wraps and car paint

Let’s start with a basic question. How long does it take to paint a car and how long does it take to wrap it? When it comes to repainting your car, the waiting time will depend on the type of paint you are using and how many coats will be applied. Old paint needs to be removed first, and every layer of paint applied to your car will need a certain period of time to dry (usually overnight). Therefore, repainting a car can take anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks. In most cases, you will need to wait for at least a week before your car is ready for driving.

When it comes to car wraps, the whole process takes much less time. Once you get the car to the shop where you want your car wrapped, they will need to wash the exterior thoroughly first. After that, they just place the wrap over your vehicle and apply heat to activate the adhesive. Overall, wrapping a car shouldn’t take more than 3 days.Removal

When you repaint a car, the results are permanent. There is no going back. Car wraps, on the other hand, are completely removable. Moreover, a car wrap will not damage the paint underneath and will keep it protected until removed.

Furthermore, repainting a car can have a negative impact on its resale value. Wrapping a car will allow you to change the car’s appearance while keeping the original paint intact, resulting in a higher resale value.

About Us

At Iconic Print Co., we do business differently. Our prices are among some of the best in Edmonton, because our first concern is YOU! Quality printing and great customer service are our personal guarantee. From basic business cards to full vehicle wraps and everything in between, all of our products are hand selected for quality assurance. From concept to application, our team is professionally trained to get the job done right the first time, every time.